Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102
Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died today at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday.
‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ among rejected Illinois license plates in 2024
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
USPS letter carrier shot to death on Chicago's South Side identified; no suspects in custody
A United States Postal Service letter carrier was fatally shot in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on Friday morning.
July 4th mass shooting: 2 women and 1 child dead, 2 more children in critical condition
Two women and a child were killed in a mass shooting Thursday morning in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, passes away at 86
Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and mother to former first lady Michelle Obama – has died.
Chicago woman found not guilty in case involving stolen police car, injured officer
A woman who allegedly stole a Chicago police squad car and dragged an officer during a chaotic incident in June 2022 has been found not guilty.
'Home Alone' house in north suburbs hits market: 'Own a piece of cinematic history'
The north suburban home that was made famous after being featured in the “Home Alone" film is now on the market.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Suburban teen game raises safety concerns after close call with concealed carry holder
A game played by suburban Chicago teenagers is now drawing some very real safety concerns.
Orland Park man and former MTV star arrested in Florida after evading child solicitation charges
A former MTV reality star who is from the Chicago suburb of Orland Park and was wanted on child solicitation charges has been arrested in Florida after more than a year of eluding Illinois police.
Rockford stabbing spree: Suspect faces slew of charges, including first-degree murder
A man is facing a slew of murder charges after a stabbing spree in Rockford left four people dead and seven others injured on Wednesday.
Illinois Girl Scout sells her 100,000th box of cookies
An Illinois Girl Scout has officially sold her 100,000th box of cookies!